Aruba UTV Tour Including Natural Cave Pool, Cliff Jumping, and Philip's Animal Garden
by Around Aruba Tours
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This four-hour guided UTV tour explores Aruba's Northcoast region with stops at several natural and cultural sites. The tour includes pickup and drop-off for convenience and provides a bandana and bottled water for participants. One stop is Philip's Animal Garden, where visitors spend about 20 minutes feeding and interacting with over 200 rescued exotic and native animals in a hillside habitat. The itinerary continues to Alto Vista Chapel, Aruba's first chapel, where guests have 15 minutes to learn about its history and enjoy views of the coastline and surrounding hills. The tour also visits the Natural Baby Bridge, a 25-foot coral limestone formation 3 feet above sea level, formed by waves and wind over time, offering photo opportunities. Wariruri Beach is another stop, known for surfing and fishing, with a 60-meter sandy cove surrounded by limestone cliffs and strong northeast trade winds. Visitors have about 20 minutes to view surfers and the coastline. The Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins are next, with about 15 minutes to see the remains of a 19th-century gold processing site and hear about its history. Although the Natural Cave Pool is currently closed for inspection, it is normally a stop where guests can jump from cliffs into naturally cooled water and swim or snorkel. The tour also visits Shark Bay Beach, popular for surfing and boogie boarding, with waves reaching up to six feet. Andicuri Beach is a 30-minute stop featuring white sand, turquoise waters, and limestone cliffs, suitable for swimming, snorkeling, bodyboarding, and kitesurfing. The Three Bridges (Tripod Bridge) stop allows guests to see natural rock bridges near Black Stone Beach, where they can walk on white sand and take photos. Black Stone Beach, made of black sand and volcanic stones, is a quiet and rocky bay east of Andicuri Beach. Visitors can relax and photograph the unique landscape. The tour finishes with a visit to the Ayo Rock Formations near Ayo village, where guests can walk among volcanic rocks and Indian paintings while learning about the site's history. The tour guide shares information at each stop, and entrance fees to Philip's Animal Garden and animal feeding bags are included. Participants should be at least 4 years old to join, and drivers must be at least 18 with a valid license.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Philip's Animal Garden
Philip's Animal Garden is the largest animal rescue habitat in the Caribbean, located in the hills of Alto Vista. Visitors spend about 20 minutes walking through the garden and interacting with over 200 exotic and native rescued animals living freely in their habitats. Feeding the animals is part of the experience, guided by staff and tour guides who provide information about the wildlife.
20 min
Alto Vista Chapel
This 15-minute stop is at Aruba's first chapel, built in 1952 on a hillside above Oranjestad. Visitors can learn about its history, relax in the garden behind the chapel, light a candle if they wish, and enjoy views of the coastline and hills. The chapel remains a national landmark and active worship site open during daylight hours.
15 min
Natural Baby Bridge
The Natural Baby Bridge is a 25-foot-long coral limestone formation standing 3 feet above sea level, shaped by waves and wind on Aruba's northeast shore. Visitors have about 15 minutes to take photos of the bridge and the surrounding coastline with crashing waves. The formation is smaller than the original Natural Bridge but a well-known attraction.
15 min
Wariruri Beach
At this 20-minute stop, visitors see a 60-meter-wide sandy cove bordered by limestone cliffs on Aruba's east coast. The beach is popular for surfing and fishing due to strong currents and trade winds. Guests can watch surfers riding the high waves and take photos of the rugged coastline.
20 min
Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins
Visitors spend about 15 minutes at these black stone ruins of a 19th-century gold mill built during Aruba's gold rush. The site offers views of the sea and insights into historical gold processing. Tour guides provide explanations about the mill's purpose and historical context.
15 min
Natural Cave Pool
Currently closed for inspection, this stop normally allows guests to jump from cliffs into a natural cave pool cooled to about 27°C by a waterfall. Located near the Bushiribana Ruins, it is a place for swimming and snorkeling in calm, naturally cooled water surrounded by rock formations.
Shark Bay Beach
This stop features a cove with tall waves up to six feet, suitable for surfing and boogie boarding. Visitors can enjoy the ocean view, take photos, and watch the waves that characterize this popular beach on Aruba's coast.
Andicuri Beach
Andicuri Beach is located on Aruba’s east coast and stretches for 230 feet (70 meters). It features bright white sand and turquoise water surrounded by limestone cliffs that provide shade. The clear water is constantly moving with waves entering the cove, making it suitable for swimming, snorkeling, bodyboarding, and kitesurfing. Visitors should watch for sea turtle nesting areas, as it is a known nesting spot.
30 min
Three Bridges (Tripod Bridge)
This stop allows visitors to see natural rock bridges near Black Stone Beach. The formations have large rocky openings forming bridges over white sand. Guests can walk around the area and take photos while learning about the natural features from the tour guide.
10 min
Black Stone Beach
Black Stone Beach is known for its unique black sand and volcanic stones formed by erosion. It is a quiet, rocky bay east of Andicuri Beach with scattered rocks and some vegetation. Visitors can relax, explore the rocky shore, and take photographs of the unusual landscape.
15 min
Ayo Rock Formations
Located near Ayo village, about 3.2 km from the natural baby bridge towards Casibari, the Ayo Rock Formations consist of volcanic stones with Indian paintings. Visitors can walk and hike among the rocks, cross paths, and tree lines while enjoying bird sounds and the breeze. The formations hold historical significance as they were left by Aruba’s first inhabitants, with guides sharing discoveries about their mystery and origin.
Meeting point
Meet us directly at Philip's Animal Garden, Alto Vista 116, Noord, Aruba. Search "Philip's Animal Garden" in Google Maps for accurate directions. Free parking in our secure, camera-monitored lot for your rental car. Arrive 8:40-8:50 am for the 9:00 am tour, or 2:10-2:20 pm for the 2:30 pm tour.
End point
Meet us directly at Philip's Animal Garden, Alto Vista 116, Noord, Aruba. Search "Philip's Animal Garden" in Google Maps for accurate directions. Free parking in our secure, camera-monitored lot for your rental car. Arrive 8:40-8:50 am for the 9:00 am tour, or 2:10-2:20 pm for the 2:30 pm tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Aruba UTV Tour Including Natural Cave Pool, Cliff Jumping, and Philip's Animal Garden
by Around Aruba Tours
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$243.60Overview
This four-hour guided UTV tour explores Aruba's Northcoast region with stops at several natural and cultural sites. The tour includes pickup and drop-off for convenience and provides a bandana and bottled water for participants. One stop is Philip's Animal Garden, where visitors spend about 20 minutes feeding and interacting with over 200 rescued exotic and native animals in a hillside habitat. The itinerary continues to Alto Vista Chapel, Aruba's first chapel, where guests have 15 minutes to learn about its history and enjoy views of the coastline and surrounding hills. The tour also visits the Natural Baby Bridge, a 25-foot coral limestone formation 3 feet above sea level, formed by waves and wind over time, offering photo opportunities. Wariruri Beach is another stop, known for surfing and fishing, with a 60-meter sandy cove surrounded by limestone cliffs and strong northeast trade winds. Visitors have about 20 minutes to view surfers and the coastline. The Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins are next, with about 15 minutes to see the remains of a 19th-century gold processing site and hear about its history. Although the Natural Cave Pool is currently closed for inspection, it is normally a stop where guests can jump from cliffs into naturally cooled water and swim or snorkel. The tour also visits Shark Bay Beach, popular for surfing and boogie boarding, with waves reaching up to six feet. Andicuri Beach is a 30-minute stop featuring white sand, turquoise waters, and limestone cliffs, suitable for swimming, snorkeling, bodyboarding, and kitesurfing. The Three Bridges (Tripod Bridge) stop allows guests to see natural rock bridges near Black Stone Beach, where they can walk on white sand and take photos. Black Stone Beach, made of black sand and volcanic stones, is a quiet and rocky bay east of Andicuri Beach. Visitors can relax and photograph the unique landscape. The tour finishes with a visit to the Ayo Rock Formations near Ayo village, where guests can walk among volcanic rocks and Indian paintings while learning about the site's history. The tour guide shares information at each stop, and entrance fees to Philip's Animal Garden and animal feeding bags are included. Participants should be at least 4 years old to join, and drivers must be at least 18 with a valid license.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Philip's Animal Garden
Philip's Animal Garden is the largest animal rescue habitat in the Caribbean, located in the hills of Alto Vista. Visitors spend about 20 minutes walking through the garden and interacting with over 200 exotic and native rescued animals living freely in their habitats. Feeding the animals is part of the experience, guided by staff and tour guides who provide information about the wildlife.
20 min
Alto Vista Chapel
This 15-minute stop is at Aruba's first chapel, built in 1952 on a hillside above Oranjestad. Visitors can learn about its history, relax in the garden behind the chapel, light a candle if they wish, and enjoy views of the coastline and hills. The chapel remains a national landmark and active worship site open during daylight hours.
15 min
Natural Baby Bridge
The Natural Baby Bridge is a 25-foot-long coral limestone formation standing 3 feet above sea level, shaped by waves and wind on Aruba's northeast shore. Visitors have about 15 minutes to take photos of the bridge and the surrounding coastline with crashing waves. The formation is smaller than the original Natural Bridge but a well-known attraction.
15 min
Wariruri Beach
At this 20-minute stop, visitors see a 60-meter-wide sandy cove bordered by limestone cliffs on Aruba's east coast. The beach is popular for surfing and fishing due to strong currents and trade winds. Guests can watch surfers riding the high waves and take photos of the rugged coastline.
20 min
Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins
Visitors spend about 15 minutes at these black stone ruins of a 19th-century gold mill built during Aruba's gold rush. The site offers views of the sea and insights into historical gold processing. Tour guides provide explanations about the mill's purpose and historical context.
15 min
Natural Cave Pool
Currently closed for inspection, this stop normally allows guests to jump from cliffs into a natural cave pool cooled to about 27°C by a waterfall. Located near the Bushiribana Ruins, it is a place for swimming and snorkeling in calm, naturally cooled water surrounded by rock formations.
Shark Bay Beach
This stop features a cove with tall waves up to six feet, suitable for surfing and boogie boarding. Visitors can enjoy the ocean view, take photos, and watch the waves that characterize this popular beach on Aruba's coast.
Andicuri Beach
Andicuri Beach is located on Aruba’s east coast and stretches for 230 feet (70 meters). It features bright white sand and turquoise water surrounded by limestone cliffs that provide shade. The clear water is constantly moving with waves entering the cove, making it suitable for swimming, snorkeling, bodyboarding, and kitesurfing. Visitors should watch for sea turtle nesting areas, as it is a known nesting spot.
30 min
Three Bridges (Tripod Bridge)
This stop allows visitors to see natural rock bridges near Black Stone Beach. The formations have large rocky openings forming bridges over white sand. Guests can walk around the area and take photos while learning about the natural features from the tour guide.
10 min
Black Stone Beach
Black Stone Beach is known for its unique black sand and volcanic stones formed by erosion. It is a quiet, rocky bay east of Andicuri Beach with scattered rocks and some vegetation. Visitors can relax, explore the rocky shore, and take photographs of the unusual landscape.
15 min
Ayo Rock Formations
Located near Ayo village, about 3.2 km from the natural baby bridge towards Casibari, the Ayo Rock Formations consist of volcanic stones with Indian paintings. Visitors can walk and hike among the rocks, cross paths, and tree lines while enjoying bird sounds and the breeze. The formations hold historical significance as they were left by Aruba’s first inhabitants, with guides sharing discoveries about their mystery and origin.
Meeting point
Meet us directly at Philip's Animal Garden, Alto Vista 116, Noord, Aruba. Search "Philip's Animal Garden" in Google Maps for accurate directions. Free parking in our secure, camera-monitored lot for your rental car. Arrive 8:40-8:50 am for the 9:00 am tour, or 2:10-2:20 pm for the 2:30 pm tour.
End point
Meet us directly at Philip's Animal Garden, Alto Vista 116, Noord, Aruba. Search "Philip's Animal Garden" in Google Maps for accurate directions. Free parking in our secure, camera-monitored lot for your rental car. Arrive 8:40-8:50 am for the 9:00 am tour, or 2:10-2:20 pm for the 2:30 pm tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.